AMC Guide to Winter Hiking and Camping: Everything You Need to Plan Your Next Cold-Weather Adventure (Paperback)

by Lucas St. Clair (Author), Yemaya Maurer (Author)

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Product Description

Many people think of hiking and camping as warm-weather activities, but every adventurer should experience the outdoors in winter.  The sparkle of new-fallen snow on a tree’s boughs, the spectacular panorama of white mountaintops, and the invigorating chill of the morning air are just some of the rewards of hiking and camping in the winter months.  This comprehensive guide by Lucas St. Clair and Yemaya Maurer will help you plan a great trip with plenty of practical advice that emphasizes preparation, safety, outdoor stewardship, and fun.  You’ll learn when to go, what latest gear and clothing to bring, and the essentials of staying warm and dry.  Also included are sections on navigation and what to eat while hiking in winter weather.  Special consideration is given to the rapidly changing weather conditions in the Eastern US.

 

Whether you’re planning a group camping trip, or a family that wants to experience a new season in the outdoors, AMC Guide to Winter Hiking and Camping will become your trusted source for all your winter camping and hiking adventures. 

About the Author

Lucas St. Clair and Yemaya Maurer are a husband-and-wife team with 20 years of combined experience teaching backcountry camping skills.  St. Clair leads the wilderness training program at the Gould Academy in Bethel, Maine.  Maurer is a freelance writer covering local conservation issues.  This is their first book. 

Product Details

• Paperback: 244 pages
• Publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club Books; 1st edition (October 3, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1934028126
• ISBN-13: 978-1934028124
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #336,431 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Readable, informative, comprehensive and practical, February 17, 2009

By	H. Zhang "hz" (MA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

It covers essentially everything you need to know for winter hiking and camping - wear, gear, food, drink, first aid, trip planning, etc. Though it apparently targets beginners, it is a pleasant and informative read for experienced hikers. I did quite some winter hiking summiting many peaks in New England before this book was published. Reading this book still expanded my knowledge. The authors are avid hikers as well as leaders for youth hiking and camping. The content of this book is from their own experience making this book very readable, relevant and practical.

Like many other outdoor educational literature, this book provides very conservative instructions that even people with limited fitness and no experience can follow to minimize risks. The most important factor of safety - physical condition - is not discussed at all.

Overall, it is a very well written book.